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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.70, 21,085.05 and 13,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.70, 21,085.05 and 13,408.70 is: 20,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.70 : 21,085.05 = 13,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.70/21,085.05 = 13,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.70x = 21,085.05 × 13,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.70x = 282,723,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,723,109.94/14,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.05

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